The Films in Progress prize – which includes €10,000 ($13,000) from France’s Cnc film board, a sound edit or mix from Mactari and Titra TVS subtitling – will simplify and help fund “La Sirga’s” post-production in France, said Cine-Sud’s Thierry Lenouvel.

Granted by Canal Plus’ film service, Cine Plus, the $20,000 Special Prize goes to “La Sirga’s” French distributor, a crucial aid to find distribution, he added.

35 distributor members of Europa Distribution will be able to receive incentives to distribute “Tanta agua,” the feature debut of Uruguay’s Ana Guevara and Leticia Jorge. The Intl. Arthouse Cinema Federation (CICAE) will recommend “Agua” to members.

The 21st FIP ran March 29-30 at Toulouse’s Rencontres Cinemas d’Amerique Latine. The 22nd unspools at September’s San Sebastian Festival.